Purpose

1.   
The Community Asset Transfer Policy (CAT) was
adopted by the Council on 11th June 2024 to ensure a
transparent and consistent approach to requests for Community Asset
Transfer. The Council is guided by this policy when considering
expressions of interest for a transfer of a community asset owned,
or under the stewardship of the Council, to a suitable Voluntary or
Community Organisation (VCO).
 

2.   
Godalming Town Council (GTC) has requested the
transfer of the Canon Bowring Recreation Ground, Lower Manor Road,
Farncombe, under the terms of the CAT Policy.
 

3.   
This report sets out the details of the requested transfer and the
potential issues raised by the proposed transfer

Content

RESOLVED that:
 
The freehold
interest transfer of the Canon Bowring Recreation Ground, Lower Manor Road, Farncombe, to Godalming
Town Council (GTC) in accordance with the terms set out in Appendix
1 to this report, with detailed terms to be determined at the
officer’s discretion as set out in 2.1.2 is
APPROVED.
Delegated
authority to the Joint Assistant Director for Assets and Property,
in consultation with the Portfolio Holder and Joint Strategic
Director for Finance and Resources, to negotiate the terms for a
transfer of the Canon Bowring Recreation Ground at best
consideration and enter into all relevant legal documentation
required to complete the transfer is AGREED.